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azure-devops-rest-api

Guide for working with Azure DevOps REST APIs and OpenAPI specifications. Use this skill when implementing new Azure DevOps API integrations, exploring API capabilities, understanding request/response formats, or referencing the official OpenAPI specifications from the vsts-rest-api-specs repository.

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About azure-devops-rest-api

The 'azure-devops-rest-api' skill provides comprehensive guidance on working with Azure DevOps REST APIs, utilizing the official OpenAPI specifications found in the vsts-rest-api-specs repository. This skill is designed to help developers implement and integrate Azure DevOps APIs efficiently, explore available API capabilities, and understand the request and response formats involved in API interactions. Whether you're aiming to build new integrations or explore the full range of Azure DevOps API capabilities, this skill offers essential resources for tackling various API tasks and implementations.

FAQ

How do I explore the capabilities of Azure DevOps APIs?

To explore available API capabilities, clone the vsts-rest-api-specs repository, browse the relevant API area (e.g., git, build, wit), and review the corresponding OpenAPI specification file (e.g., git.json) along with the httpExamples directory for real request/response samples.

Which version of the Azure DevOps REST API should I use?

You should generally use the latest stable version (e.g., 7.2) unless you need to target a specific version of Azure DevOps Server. The version details can be found within the 'specification' directory of the vsts-rest-api-specs repository.

What is the role of httpExamples in this skill?

The httpExamples directory provides real-world request/response samples for each endpoint in the API, helping you understand the practical usage and behavior of the API in various scenarios.

Can I customize the integration of Azure DevOps APIs to my own system?

Yes, by reviewing the OpenAPI specifications and sample data, you can create custom handlers and implement new features or integrations specific to your system, following the recommended patterns in the documentation.

Install azure-devops-rest-api

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill